Stories from our kitchen
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Stories from our kitchen
Calabrian traditions, the food we cook, and the people behind the plates.
Featured · Dining Guide · Jun 2026
"How We Make Homemade Pasta at Civico 1845"
A closer look at how pasta shape, sauce, seasoning, and texture work together at Civico 1845.
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Calabrian Culinary Stories: Tradition & Seasonal Flavors
Authentic Calabrian Cuisine in San Diego: Bold Flavors at Civico 1845
Explore the ingredients, preservation traditions, and bold Southern Italian flavors that define Calabrian cuisine and Civico 1845.
Plant-Based Is Not a Trend. In Calabria, It Has Always Been the Point.
Calabria's plant-based cooking is not a modern trend. It is an old Southern Italian way of eating built from vegetables, legumes, herbs, olive oil, and the discipline of cooking with the season.